Of course I had to go home and make a little collage. Apologies to my handsome hubby who had to be cut out in order for everything to fit. So sorry. Otherwise, I'm excited by the collection. I purposely didn't get a picture with Jenilee Harrison (who played Cindy Snow) because she's had so much work done on her face that she's simply unrecognizable. Ugh. Pass.

In what now feels like an immediate need, I desperately need to figure out a way to organize my celebrity photo ops. Now that my collection is growing into the thousands (!?), it seems my memory is unable to grasp who I have and haven't met. GAH.

Case in point: Remember how I just got this picture last week? Yeah, so Katie Lowes was on my "bucket list"....meaning, I'll go out of my way to meet her when she's out. In the past few weeks I've tried on several occasions to meet her, finally being successful last week.

So, last night I was going through my collection and what do I find from TWO YEARS ago?!!? Katie Lowes. Before Scandal was on. Before I knew who she was. Yes, that's right: I ALREADY HAD HER!! GAH. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Does Robert Buckley ever age? He looks exactly like he did when he was on Lipstick Jungle which feels like a million years ago. And then he was on One Tree Hill and now iZombie. He just gets better looking with time!

I was so excited to see him at an event this past weekend - plus, he was super nice! Score!

Just so you know, this isn't some "poor me" post. I'm aware that I'm incredibly blessed and lucky in my life. I've got a wonderful husband, great family, and friends all over the world.

However, having friends all over the world doesn't necessarily translate into a multitude of friends nearby. And, sadly, lately I've been feeling like the friends I've made here aren't really good friends after all. And that breaks my heart.

Of course, my first reaction is to blame myself - I'm too trusting, too nice, too helpful. I like to think that I treat other people (at least the ones close to me) like I'd like to be treated. But, I don't really feel like I'm getting the same thing in return. I'm feeling neglected. Taken for granted. Used. Unappreciated. Walked on. Ignored. Left out. Alone.

Granted, I've got great friends far away that I can talk to and, as I mentioned, I've got the best husband around. But, even he isn't sure what to say when I talk to him about how I'm feeling about these friends. He says I should tell them what I'm telling him (but that's not going to work either).

Because, really, I don't think I want friends like these. I want people who are excited to see me, who reach out and want to do things, not ones that just take and take and take with nothing in return. Again, I blame myself. I shouldn't offer anything to anyone, especially without asking for what I need back. But even when I ask, that doesn't work either, so what's the point?

I guess I just won't have any friends. Not good ones, anyway. I mean, there are a few that don't fall into this category and I appreciate them more than anything. I just wish I didn't feel so alone. Rant over. Moving on.

About Me

Pinky Lovejoy-Coogan is a celebrity enthusiast who enjoys long walks on the beach, pina coladas, flamingos, and Hello Kitty. She's rarely met a celebrity she didn't like (and when she doesn't, trust us, you'll hear about it). She is married to the love of her life, Keith Coogan, and they are currently enjoying their Happily Ever After.